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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
4
Supreme Court decision expanding antitrust reach may threaten many unions. Wages rose faster than earnings in early 1965 per Commerce, while jobs and strikes logic are discussed as policy debate. Page references noted.
Fidel Castro announces Cuba has harvested a six million ton sugar crop matching pre revolution levels. He notes production under his regime was trimmed to diversify the economy. Report appears on page 21.
Five Phoenix Gazette newspaper boys receive educational grants totaling 7000 from publisher Eugene C. Pulliam. The announcement appears on page 10.
Chief City Magistrate Eugene Mangum announces a strict policy for hit and run offenders. Convicted drivers face fines, jail time, and possible license suspension, with a minimum penalty of 100 dollars and two days in jail plus 30 day license suspension. Police report show 26 hit and run incidents over the Memorial Day weekend and year to date totals through January.
The county board of supervisors approved switching from IBM to GE data processing equipment at a higher monthly lease. Barney Burns and chair L Alton Riggs supported GE claiming local merchant consideration, while Mrs James T O Neil and County Manager Joseph Herrick preferred IBM. IBM monthly lease was 6550 dollars versus GE at 6960 dollars.
A Senate bill would authorize three highways across the Navajo Four Corners region. Routes run Bluff Utah to Mexican Water Arizona, River Ridge Montezuma Creek Utah to Red Mesa Arizona, and Aneth Utah to Ismay Colorado. Senator Wallace Bennett of Utah introduced the measure citing neglect.
A forest ranger located a two passenger 220 Swift wreckage on a Chiricahua slope north of Douglas. The crew A C Slatter and Hampton Hanley both engineers for North American Aircraft disappeared April 2 1956 en route from Tucson to El Paso. Identification cards and a small deteriorated cash amount were found near remains.
About 200 residents of Clearwater Hills in Paradise Valley voted against annexation to Phoenix. Phoenix City Council and Paradise Valley officials stated they will respect residents wishes and will not press annexation. Clearwater Hills Improvement Association president Gen R B Landry commented satisfaction with current status. Mayor Milton Graham and Town Manager Kenneth Williams said neither entity plans to pursue the area.
In Superior Court Judge Charles C. Stidham cut the bond from 50000 to 25000 for Dani S. Singh 35 charged with two counts of forgery involving an 80 acre Mesa farm and title to property. Complainant is PHOENIX TITLE and Trust Co attorneys urged 15000 bond. deputy county attorney cited flight to Mexico. Federal charges include interstate transportation of stolen property and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Secretary of State Wesley Bolin will address Boys State delegates in Flagstaff tomorrow and Girls State participants in Tucson Friday. He stressed the need for young people to engage in good political leadership early.
UPI reports Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel asks the Senate Appropriations Committee to increase Johnson budget requests for cloud seeding in the Southern Sierra. He seeks a total of $1,230,000 for the coming fiscal year, up from current levels.
A Minute Man ICBM launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base California completed a seemingly successful 5000 mile flight across the Pacific yesterday officials said the test demonstrated range and guidance accuracy with the unarmed missile.
The body of Arthur Elden Smart SH 17 of Paradise Valley Arizona was found on the Kalihi stream bank with a probable bullet wound in the right temple. A .22 revolver lay beside him and police said the death appeared self-inflicted after he had been dead several days. He had arrived from California midweek and carried only six cents in his wallet. Free factory tours advertised nationwide include free babysitting services for touring families.
The Neighborhood Youth Corps program for nine Arizona counties received a $2.4 million approval from Sen. Carl Hayden. It will involve 3,500 youths aged 16 to 21, paid $1.25 per hour for a 32 hour week over 12 weeks. Maricopa and Pima counties run separate programs.
The county board, by a 2-1 vote, delays starting legal action to recover 60 to 80 acres near the state hospital deeded to the state in 1885. Chair L. Alton Riggs and Mrs. James T. O Neil prefer discussing with County Attorney Corbin before filing.
The House passed a bill to reduce postmasters work week from 48 hours in six days to 40 hours in five days. The measure, awaiting Senate action, would cost about 18.7 million dollars to hire extra post office personnel.
H B Dean notes Jesus warns that a prophet has little honour in his own country. The piece urges believers to focus on heavenly records rather than earthly reception, and to trust obey and remain faithful.
Six Phoenicians will participate in the Salvation Army youth conference in San Francisco from Friday to Sunday. Delegates include Joe Hoogstad, Eileen Hoogstad, Vern Wold, Kathleen Taylor, Gordon Parker, and Bernie Berko, with Major William Ricken leading the Phoenix Citadel Corps delegation. The conference theme is Christian Leadership Today’s Challenge.
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